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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 30m

Families 'priced out of London' as birth rate falls 20%

London Assembly hears that sharp fall in number of children in capital’s primary schools is prompting closures that are likely to continue
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Families 'priced out of London' as birth rate falls 20%

London Assembly hears that sharp fall in number of children in capital’s primary schools is prompting closures that are likely to continue

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 18h

'Victory for community' as Met Police U-turns on Edmonton front desk closure

Although the police station's opening hours will still be reduced, the Met has been persuaded against closing it completely
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'Victory for community' as Met Police U-turns on Edmonton front desk closure

Although the police station's opening hours will still be reduced, the Met has been persuaded against closing it completely

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 19h

Hospital friends group donates over £140,000 to support services at Chase Farm

Enfield and Cheshunt League of Hospital Friends makes one final donation before being wound up
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Hospital friends group donates over £140,000 to support services at Chase Farm

Enfield and Cheshunt League of Hospital Friends makes one final donation before being wound up

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 20h

Enfield drug dealers jailed after attempting to murder man in Essex

Amir Mahamud and Hamidreza Nasiri assaulted a man who was later shot as he tried to run away
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Enfield drug dealers jailed after attempting to murder man in Essex

Amir Mahamud and Hamidreza Nasiri assaulted a man who was later shot as he tried to run away

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 1d

Just four people prosecuted by TfL for noise nuisance in five years

There are fresh calls for TfL to take stricter action to combat disruptive behaviour on public transport
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Just four people prosecuted by TfL for noise nuisance in five years

There are fresh calls for TfL to take stricter action to combat disruptive behaviour on public transport

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 1d

Poet laureate among performers at two-day Forty Hall festival this weekend

Simon Armitage will be the star attraction at Enfield Poets Literary Festival
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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 1d

Residents of fire-ravaged block demand answers over silent alarms

Landlord Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing insists all the fire alarms at Maybury Close were inspected within the last nine months but residents say they didn't go off
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Residents of fire-ravaged block demand answers over silent alarms

Landlord Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing insists all the fire alarms at Maybury Close were inspected within the last nine months but residents say they didn't go off

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 1d

Enfield and Haringey council leaders call for 'rethink' of police front desk closures

Both Edmonton and Tottenham police stations are set to be closed to the public as part of cuts proposed by the Met Police
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Enfield and Haringey council leaders call for 'rethink' of police front desk closures

Both Edmonton and Tottenham police stations are set to be closed to the public as part of cuts proposed by the Met Police

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 1d

Edmonton theatre group scoops big win at awards ceremony

Face Front Inclusive Theatre was honoured at the Mental Health Awards 2025
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Edmonton theatre group scoops big win at awards ceremony

Face Front Inclusive Theatre was honoured at the Mental Health Awards 2025

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 1d

Enfield choir returns to its roots

Lesley Jordan from Enfield Choral Society on the group's November concert and what makes it special
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Enfield choir returns to its roots

Lesley Jordan from Enfield Choral Society on the group's November concert and what makes it special

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 2d

New autism and ADHD support website launched for North London families

The website was co-produced with parents, carers, young people and professionals to "ensure it reflects real experiences and meets real needs"
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New autism and ADHD support website launched for North London families

The website was co-produced with parents, carers, young people and professionals to "ensure it reflects real experiences and meets real needs"

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 2d

Government cash boost to help tackle homelessness in Enfield

The council will receive £370,000 to improve local support for families living in temporary accommodation and expand recovery services for people sleeping rough
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Government cash boost to help tackle homelessness in Enfield

The council will receive £370,000 to improve local support for families living in temporary accommodation and expand recovery services for people sleeping rough

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 2d

Enfield badminton team triumphs in 'Olympics for older people'

Across all sports Team Enfield came sixth out of 22 local areas competing in the Better Club Games
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Enfield badminton team triumphs in 'Olympics for older people'

Across all sports Team Enfield came sixth out of 22 local areas competing in the Better Club Games

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 3d

Mayor rejects calls to exclude Hindu nationalist groups from Diwali celebration

Sir Sadiq Khan has decided not to exclude groups accused of "anti-Muslim hate" reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
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Mayor rejects calls to exclude Hindu nationalist groups from Diwali celebration

Sir Sadiq Khan has decided not to exclude groups accused of "anti-Muslim hate" reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 3d

Assembly member calls on Mayor of London to oppose Chinese Embassy application

Unmesh Desai asked Sir Sadiq Khan to lobby ministers to stop the construction of the new 'mega embassy' reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
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Assembly member calls on Mayor of London to oppose Chinese Embassy application

Unmesh Desai asked Sir Sadiq Khan to lobby ministers to stop the construction of the new 'mega embassy' reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 4d

Less litter, more flowers

In our latest councillor’s column, Conservative Chris Joannides explains why he’s proud to represent Southgate
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Less litter, more flowers

In our latest councillor’s column, Conservative Chris Joannides explains why he’s proud to represent Southgate

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 4d

The spice is right

Neil Littman returns to Chennai Spice in Hertford Road, Edmonton, to try their South Indian menu
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The spice is right

Neil Littman returns to Chennai Spice in Hertford Road, Edmonton, to try their South Indian menu

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 4d

TfL staff “left in limbo” by new immigration laws

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says new salary thresholds for visa sponsorship could mean some staff have to leave the UK reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
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TfL staff “left in limbo” by new immigration laws

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says new salary thresholds for visa sponsorship could mean some staff have to leave the UK reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 4d

Mixed responses to 'New Town' plans

Residents have a range of views on possible government backing for large numbers of home in Crews Hill and Chase Park reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy Reporter
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Mixed responses to 'New Town' plans

Residents have a range of views on possible government backing for large numbers of home in Crews Hill and Chase Park reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy Reporter

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 5d

The volunteers who offer compassion for bereaved families

Karen Baker from North London Hospice on the crucial role played by the charity’s volunteers
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The volunteers who offer compassion for bereaved families

Karen Baker from North London Hospice on the crucial role played by the charity’s volunteers

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 5d

Residents have until the end of the month to comment on 20mph speed limit plans

Opposition leader says the scheme will “cause more traffic, pollution and inconvenience” reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy Reporter
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Residents have until the end of the month to comment on 20mph speed limit plans

Opposition leader says the scheme will “cause more traffic, pollution and inconvenience” reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy Reporter

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 5d

Shopping centre lift out of order "for over a year"

Residents are frustrated by the long wait for repairs to the lift at Palace Gardens reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy Reporter
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Shopping centre lift out of order "for over a year"

Residents are frustrated by the long wait for repairs to the lift at Palace Gardens reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy Reporter

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 7d

Why is Enfield Council failing on recycling?

In the second of a series scrutinising Enfield Council’s progress on meeting climate targets, Carol Fisk of Enfield Climate Action Forum's land use working group examines progress on waste and
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Why is Enfield Council failing on recycling?

In the second of a series scrutinising Enfield Council’s progress on meeting climate targets, Carol Fisk of Enfield Climate Action Forum's land use working group examines progress on waste and recycling

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 7d

Edmonton pupils design new playground with help from construction firm

The new playground at Aylward Academy combines basketball courts with flower beds and table tennis
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Edmonton pupils design new playground with help from construction firm

The new playground at Aylward Academy combines basketball courts with flower beds and table tennis

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Enfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 7d

Surge in London tourism from US hailed by Khan

Mayor suggests Americans are keen to escape President Trump's illiberal US and instead enjoy London's "diverse culture"
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Surge in London tourism from US hailed by Khan

Mayor suggests Americans are keen to escape President Trump's illiberal US and instead enjoy London's "diverse culture"

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